The BAS program is a flexible, 60-credit-hour degree designed specifically for students who have earned an AAS from a regionally accredited institution. The required capstone class provides experience to students through coordinated internships. Students applying to this program must have completed an AAS from a regionally accredited institution. This program is not available to freshmen. This major is eligible for the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program at the following location: Polytechnic campus. Students from Western states, who select this major and campus, may be eligible for reduced nonresident tuition at a rate of 150 percent of Arizona resident tuition plus all applicable fees. See more information and eligibility requirements on the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program. Additional Program Fee: No Second Language Requirement: No

The concentration in emergency management opens the door to a challenging career as a professional emergency manager. The advancement of technology has created the potential for more devastating disasters than ever before. As a result, there is an increasing demand for emergency managers who have a solid foundation in scientific and technical disciplines, as well as management skills. Example Careers: Students who complete this degree program may be prepared for the following careers. Advanced degrees or certifications may be required for academic or clinical positions. Career examples include but are not limited to the following: *growth *median salary Brownfield Redevelopment Specialists and Site Managers Green OccupationGreen Bright OutlookBright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Compliance Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Emergency Management Directors $57,270 First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives 8.06% $77,890 Loss Prevention Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Regulatory Affairs Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Security Managers Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540 Wind Energy Operations Managers Green Occupation Bright Outlook 7.32% $99,540